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Heights Elementary School

1208 MARKET LAREDO TX 78040

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 176 of 1240 in Texas

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About Heights Elementary School

Heights Elementary School in Laredo, Texas, is part of the Laredo Independent School District and is known for providing a supportive and success-oriented educational environment. In 2020, Heights was nominated for the National Blue Ribbon Award for Academics, Excellence, and Community Pride. Heights students frequently make the honor roll for outstanding academic achievement and character. In addition to academics, Heights promotes safety and wellness by celebrating events such as Red Ribbon Week and the Diabetes Awareness Parade. The average rent for homes in Laredo is about $1,200 per month, making it family-friendly and relatively affordable. Heights Elementary School continues to receive strong community support, and it is working to build solid student growth. Heights Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in Texas.

Heights Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1208 MARKET LAREDO TX 78040

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Phone

(956) 273-3600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 60%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 60% in Math and 67% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
512
Total Students
$61034
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 176 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Heights Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 99.4%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
1%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
99.4%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 512
48.9%
250 Female
51.1%
262 Male

Student Population

512 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

525 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Heights Elementary saluted the 4th-grade Lady Hawks’ sports win and encouraged students to engage in H-E-B's Read 3 program this October 2025.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a library or media center that serves Heights Elementary students?

Ans. Yes, Heights Elementary has a school library with books, reading programs, and multimedia resources for every grade level.

Q2. What types of physical activity are offered at Heights Elementary School or sports?

Ans. Students enjoy PE classes, games on the playground, and organized fitness programs.

Q3. Does Heights Elementary School take students on field trips?

Ans. Yes, students are able to enhance their learning experiences by visiting special museums, local parks, and cultural centers.

Q4. Does Heights Elementary School offer special programs that focus on creative writing or storytelling?

Ans. Yes. Students can participate in creative writing clubs and school reading events.

Q5. How does Heights Elementary School promote teamwork among students?

Ans. Students learn teamwork and collaboration skills through group projects, classroom activities, and cooperative games.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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